Anatomy of Motion

7 months agoThe bench press is one of the most popular gym exercises. It primarily targets the pectoralis major, with additional support from the triceps and the anterior head of the deltoid. . Even though it's based on a relatively simple concept, like every exercise, it can be either beneficial or detrimental depending on our nervous system activation patterns. . Comment below on what has been the most challenging aspect of the bench press technique for you, and I’ll try to visualize the most common one. . #benchpress #anatomy

7 months agoWhy does the rotator cuff get injured? . To raise your arm, the deltoid muscle needs to engage. It's well-suited for this task, but as it works, it rolls the head of the humerus upward. . In a healthy shoulder, this upward roll is balanced by muscles that insert near the head of the humerus from below, such as the subscapularis and teres minor. . However, if these muscles don't engage properly, the humerus head will roll upward, reducing the space available for the supraspinatus tendon to slide under the acromion. . This increased friction weakens the tendon over time leading to injury. . Find a way to activate the subscapularis and teres minor while raising your arms and your rotator cuff will heal naturally. . #anatomy #biomechanics #rotatorcuff #rotatorcuffrehab #shoulderpain #shouldermobility